November 2025 Features

• Invision Technologies Expands Georgia Footprint with Acquisition of Virtual Guru

  November 21, 2025

  Invision Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Virtual Guru, a respected provider of technology support and customer service solutions based in Tifton.

• AAA: Upwards of 2.3 Million Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  November 21, 2025

  AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25th to Monday, December 1st. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia.

• Alfredo Ortiz of the Job Creators Network: Georgia’s Smartest Tax Strategy Also Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce

  November 21, 2025

  Georgia businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce their tax burden, strengthen their workforce, and invest in long-term economic growth. Georgia’s new foster care tax credit delivers on all three.

• AT&T Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Connecting Georgians to Greater Possibility

  November 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced AT&T Georgia as the recipient of the 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. AT&T was nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders for its commitment to connecting Georgians to greater possibility, demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• Secretary of State Completes GOALS System Rollout; New Licensing Hub Leads the Way in Faster, Smarter Professional Licensing

  November 20, 2025

  Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined local officials and agency staff on Thursday to mark the complete rollout of the Georgia Online Application & Licensing System (GOALS) - the driving force behind Georgia’s newly unveiled, state-of-the-art licensing framework.

• Superintendent Woods: We Must Act Now to Strengthen and Sustain Georgia’s Educator Workforce

  November 18, 2025

  As State School Superintendent, my top priority is making sure our education system prepares every student for life – for productive, successful, fulfilling futures. That starts with investing in our educators, the people who make learning possible.

• Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes Unveils Bold Strategic Plan to Transform Georgia Department of Labor

  November 17, 2025

  Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes today unveiled a new comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of Labor — a bold blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.

• USG Enrollment Surges to Record High, Marking Third Year of Growth

  November 17, 2025

  University System of Georgia enrollment climbed this fall to an all-time record of 382,142 students. The 4.8% increase in enrollment over Fall 2024 marks a third consecutive year of growth for the system.

• 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index Shows Improvements Across State

  November 14, 2025

  The 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index shows improvements across all grade bands in Content Mastery and Readiness, along with Graduation Rate for high schools.

• Atlanta Fed President Bostic to Retire at the End of Current Term

  November 13, 2025

  Dr. Raphael W. Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term, which officially concludes on February 28, 2026.

• Board of Regents Elects David Dove as New Chair & Deep Shah Vice Chair for 2026

  November 12, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia elected current Vice Chair David B. Dove to a one-year term as the Board’s new chair and Regent Deep J. Shah to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $137 Billion for State Economy

  November 10, 2025

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its annual economic impact data, highlighting the $137 billion Georgia hospitals contribute to the state’s economy. This is a $15 billion, or 12.3%, increase from the prior year.

• Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack Appointed 2026 Georgia Trustees

  November 07, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Saxby Chambliss, former U.S. Senator, and Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah.

• Are You Engaging the Right Generation? The Truth About Effective Community Outreach

  November 07, 2025

  For years, business generosity was synonymous with a company’s s community outreach, but new research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report confirms that this definition has dramatically shifted. While community impact remains a crucial element of the generosity conversation, it is no longer the primary driver for most employees’ loyalty.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Highest Number of Graduates in History

  November 05, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced record-breaking achievements for Academic Year 2025, highlighting the growing impact of Georgia’s technical colleges in preparing a skilled workforce for the state’s thriving economy.

• Small Businesses Remain Confident in Growth Opportunities, while Exploring AI & Waiting Out Tariff Effects

  November 04, 2025

  Small business optimism remains strong as owners continue to embrace AI and monitor changing market conditions, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck, part of Enova, a market leader in small business lending, and Ocrolus, the document AI and cash flow analytics platform for lenders.

• Chancellor Sonny Perdue Celebrates ABAC’s Impact During Visit

  November 03, 2025

  Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recently hosted University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue for a special event titled “Celebrating ABAC’s Impact with Chancellor Sonny Perdue.” The gathering brought together members of the community, alumni, the Foundation and Alumni Boards, as well as faculty and staff

• AARP Georgia Releases New Data Highlighting Caregiving Trends During National Family Caregivers Month

  November 03, 2025

  New AARP caregiving data released today finds that 24% of Georgia adults, approximately 2.5 million people, are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and otr loved ones.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 62 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding

  November 03, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.